Pyrgos

Situated at 13 km away from Katakolon port it is a small city of 40.000 inhabitants. Pyrgos is the capital city of Ilia Prefecture [Katakolon belongs to Ilia] .

What makes Pyrgos city interesting is the everyday life of Greece that someone can experience. This is not a tourist destination at all. Cruise passengers visiting Pyrgos, lying at only 10' min away from port, can experience local flavor, buy local products, do some shopping (Pyrgos has nice shops), visit old school businesses (like "Koutifaris" ouzo distillery or "Dimitra" (union of agricultural cooperatives) and relax in a town full of charming cafes and a great, mediterranean style, square. (for more info visit www.gopyrgos.com)